Property Description

Beautiful Sea view apartment in Sicily – fully furnished and move-in ready.

Appartamento Grace is a rare find: a fully furnished, recently renovated apartment with spectacular sea views, located in the heart of one of Sicily’s most charming coastal towns. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat, a holiday bolthole, or a turnkey rental investment, this property offers comfort, style, and functionality at a price point that’s hard to beat.

Inside, the apartment makes smart use of its 45–50 square metres, balancing open living spaces with privacy and practical storage. Natural light fills the living room, which flows into a compact yet well-equipped kitchen with air conditioning and a pellet stove for year-round comfort. The newly refurbished bathroom features all daily essentials, but it’s the view, a northward panorama of the sea and Aeolian Islands, that truly sets it apart. The cosy bedroom has a peaceful, sunlit atmosphere, with a south-facing balcony that’s perfect for a morning coffee or sunset wine.

Step outside and you’re within five minutes of Gioiosa Marea’s shops, restaurants, and sandy beach. The location is central but quiet, tucked between the historic centre and the bustling high street. Day trips are easy, thanks to the small town’s train station and quick road access to destinations like Capo d’Orlando, Cefalù, and Tindari. From nearby Milazzo, you can even hop on a ferry to the Aeolian Islands.

Appartamento Grace is a move-in ready home that needs no work, no furniture, and no guesswork, just the keys. Whether you plan to live in it yourself or generate rental income, it’s a low-hassle, high-comfort solution. And with optional management through our sister company, Solemar Sicily, even absentee ownership can be entirely hands-off. In short, this is a beautiful, practical property with real potential, and all the hard work has already been done for you.

The Property

Appartamento Grace sits on the second floor and spans around 45–50 square metres. Fully furnished and recently refurbished, it’s a ready-made home or holiday retreat from day one.

At the top of the staircase, you step into a bright living room, cosy yet uncluttered, with tasteful modern furniture that complements the home’s authentic Sicilian charm. Warm afternoon sunlight fills the space and highlights the terracotta rooftops of the old town outside the window.

The living room flows into a compact but well-equipped kitchenette, with practical storage, an air conditioning unit for summer, and a pellet stove for winter. Wooden flooring adds warmth to the main rooms, while the kitchen’s easy-to-clean white linoleum and beige tiling lend a traditional touch.

Beyond the kitchenette is the bathroom, a surprisingly scenic corner of the home. It is newly refurbished, and includes beautiful ceramic tiling, a boiler, washing machine, and north-facing window with a panoramic view of the Aeolian Islands rising out of the sea. A small washing line just outside lets you do laundry while taking in the scenery. With the door open, this sea view is visible from the living room, and possibly even the bedroom.

Just off the living room is a peaceful bedroom with a built-in storage nook, perfect as either a walk-in wardrobe or much needed storage space. The room features a west-facing window and a sunny south-facing balcony, both with mosquito nets. Whether enjoying coffee in the morning or a drink at sunset, it’s a private, sunlit space that makes the most of every square metre.

Surroundings

Appartamento Grace is ideally located in Gioiosa Marea, right between the main high street and the historic centre. This central position means everyday essentials: supermarket, café, pharmacy, gym, pub, and restaurants, are all within a five-minute walk.

For a swim or sunset stroll, Spiaggia Gioiosa Marea is just a short walk away. Alternatively, Capo Calavà and Spiaggia del Bue are also just a 5–10-minute drive away, offering dramatic rocky coastlines and quieter seaside options.

Gioiosa Marea itself is a small town of around 7,000 people on Sicily’s northern coast between the Tyrrhenian Sea and rolling hills to the south. Known for its incredible beach, archaeological ruins, and laid-back lifestyle, it also boasts a rare convenience for its size: a train station, making car-free travel across Sicily entirely viable.

The property lies about two hours from both Palermo and Catania and their airports, but many highlights are closer. With a 30 minutes’ drive west you’ll reach Capo d’Orlando, popular for its beach clubs, marina, and lively summer scene. Another 45 minutes’ drive west brings you to Cefalù, a beautiful, quieter medieval town with a long, stunning beach and a hike up La Rocca di Cefalù.

To the east, Tindari is just 20 minutes away, offering an ancient theatre and panoramic hilltop views, and the gorgeous Nebrodi National Park is just a stone’s throw away. Finally, from nearby Milazzo (40 minutes by car or train), you can catch ferries to the Aeolian Islands, which offer everything from volcanic hikes on Stromboli to hot springs on Vulcano.

Wherever you go, expect unforgettable food on this part of the island. Freshly caught seafood, sweet pastries, and excellent local wines are never far away.

Potential

This home is sold fully furnished and recently renovated, particularly the bathroom, which was refurbished to a high standard. With fresh finishes throughout and a pellet stove already installed, there’s little, if anything, that needs improving. While central heating could be added, the current setup makes it entirely optional rather than a necessary upgrade.

One of the major advantages of buying a furnished property is its immediate usability. Whether you’re planning to move in yourself or rent it out, there’s no need to waste time or money sourcing furniture, hiring contractors, or coordinating deliveries from abroad. Renovation costs can be significant, both in terms of budget and hassle, and this home lets you bypass all of that.

It’s rare to find a home at this price point which not only avoids those burdens, but also comes with tasteful, neutral décor whose simplicity appeals to a wide range of tastes.

Appartamento Grace could be your personal Sicilian retreat, or a fully managed holiday rental that generates passive income for you. If you choose the latter, our sister company, Solemar Sicily, can take care of everything from listings and bookings to maintenance — making ownership as easy as it is rewarding.

Additionally, moving to Sicily entails various benefits. While the island’s relaxed lifestyle is perfect for over-65s, it’s also becoming increasingly attractive to digital nomads and entrepreneurs due to favourable tax incentives under the inpatriate tax scheme, potentially reducing tax liability by 90% to thank you for choosing ‘la dolce vita’ under the sun.

If you are interested in Appartamento Grace, but don’t know how to get started, our team will be happy to help you every step of the way.